MAGNET BODY AND DRUG DELIVERY CONTROL DEVICE USING MAGNET BODY

摘要

Provided is a magnet body which can be suitably applied to a drug delivery system which utilizes magnetism. Also provided is a drug delivery control device which is configured so that a magnet body can be suitably applied to drug delivery. A magnet body is provided with a magnet and a cover body which is attached to an end of the magnet. The cover body consists of a material having a high magnetic permeability, and the ratio between the length and the diameter of the cover body is in the range from 10:1 to 7:3. A drug delivery control device is provided with: a magnet body having a magnet and a cover body which is attached to an end of the magnet; a head for supporting the magnet body; and a head drive mechanism for operating the head along a projected region which is formed on a tissue surface by an affected part. The magnet body applies a magnetic field to the affected part to which a magnetic medication has been delivered.